This “10/10” Action Thriller is Now Number One on Netflix
I think Gerard Butler is one of the finest action stars of our generation. The 300 star and former 2010s heartthrob has successfully pivoted his career to something akin to a modern-day Dolph Lundgren. While not quite the over-the-top action hero, with Butler’s roles more regularly grounded in reality, he has undoubtedly become a staple in action movies. These days, if there’s stuff blowing up in your local movie theater, there’s a pretty solid chance Butler is involved in some capacity.
Recently, my favorite work of his might be Greenland, a disaster movie that defied all odds, emerging as one of the best of the century. I’m partial to the entire Fallen trilogy, too, especially as the franchise grew more and more ridiculous. Now, one of Butler’s recent starring vehicles has landed on Netflix, and is quickly speeding down the runway as the number one movie streaming on the platform. Get ready to board and learn more about Jean-François Richet’s Plane below:
According to Netflix: After crashing on a remote island, a pilot attempts to rescue his passengers in this thriller, where the “action is crisp and engaging” (Detroit News).
Plane is awesome. Seriously. It looks like every January action movie released before it, sure, but there’s an approach to the action that’s unfathomably good. No, it’s not The Raid, but what director Jean-François Richet accomplishes in the hand-to-hand combat scenes is some of the tightest, most fluid fighting I’ve seen in a movie. Ever. It’s realistic, painful, and gorgeously choreographed. Plane is worth booking a ticket for on account of these scenes alone.
Additionally, Plane was a box office success in an era where it’s increasingly challenging to draw audiences into the movie theater. $75 million worldwide is nothing to scoff at, especially considering Plane’s comparatively modest $25 million budget. Silly as it sounds, Plane was one of my favorite movies of 2023. I love a good action thriller, and Plane was as steady and thrilling a flight as any. Fans online seem to agree, and you can check out some choice reactions to the film below:
If you followed me on either Twitter or Letterboxd, you’d know how good Plane was.
What do you think? Any plans to check out Plane on Netflix? If you do, I’d love to hear what you think over on Twitter @Chadiscollins.
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